Cashley (again)

[damian]

Ashley Cole intends to fight any disciplinary action taken against him by Chelsea over allegations about his off-field behaviour. The left-back believes he is being victimised by the club, which has summoned him to a meeting this week with the chief executive, Ron Gourlay, and may consider leaving Stamford Bridge.

Cole could face sanctions up to and including the possibility of being transfer-listed, although a hefty fine is a more likely punishment following allegations about extramarital relationships. He is said to feel he is being unfairly singled out after no action was taken against Chelsea's captain, John Terry, for an alleged affair with the former partner of Wayne Bridge which cost the central defender the England armband.

There are indications that Cole is so incensed at the prospect of being punished that he could look to leave Chelsea in the summer. He is expected to make his feelings known to Gourlay when they meet, most likely on Thursday or Friday rather than before tomorrow's Champions League game at Internazionale, which Cole will miss because of injury.

Terry has received public support from the manager, Carlo Ancelotti, and was given time off to travel to Dubai to try to patch up his marriage, missing an FA Cup fifth-round tie against Cardiff City. Chelsea feel there is a difference, though, with Cole's alleged indiscretions, which are said to have occurred while away on official club business.

Ann Corbitt, the latest woman with whom Cole has been linked, is said to have been transported back to the team hotel on a pre-season tour of the United States in the official bus. Another woman told how an aide in an official tracksuit had escorted her to Cole's hotel bedroom.

Chelsea's decision to call Cole to account comes after Gourlay warned the squad last week – at the prompting of the owner, Roman Abramovich – that any further controversies which tarnish the club's reputation would not be tolerated and would bring severe disciplinary action. Cole's alleged indiscretions were subsequently reported in Sunday's newspapers.

If Cole goes as far as to seek a move from Stamford Bridge, there is likely to be interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter among others. He joined Chelsea in 2006 after falling out with the hierarchy at Arsenal, where he felt undervalued.

[abharrisson]

The news that Cashley feels "victimised" left me with a huge feeling of happiness this morning.... but seriously folks what kind of perverse logic does it take for someone to think they have been victimised when they screw around behind their wifes back, get others to cover it up for them etc etc.... maybe its just the fine thats got to him becasue JT didn't get fined for his affair and Abramovich is hardly the model of morals himself.

[oldtimekopite]

maybe they could sell him to Citeh ?

[damian]

They are, realistically, the only English club who'd probably consider signing him. Poor old Wayne Bridge though, another 3 years of getting splinters in his arse (not exactly what Cashley puts in his arse....)

[billytheyidd]

Did they ever find his mobile?


On a more serious note...the bloke I sit next to at WHL was praising Gareth Bale tonight (we've just beaten Bolton 4-0). Then he said he was concerned Chelsea would try to sign him as he is shit hot and Chelsea are currently having left-back problems Fuck I hope we keep Bale.

[damian]

Isn't Bale's league record something like W=1 D=a few L=a lot? He always seemed an ok player, but not amazing, can't see Chelsea going for him really.

[rooneygal]

maybe they could sell him to Citeh ?

Nah, sell him to Real Madrid. He fit in well with the lot of them!

[billytheyidd]

Isn't Bale's league record something like W=1 D=a few L=a lot? He always seemed an ok player, but not amazing, can't see Chelsea going for him really.

He is probably our best player at the moment, he has come on leaps and bounds this season. I would say he could be a target for anyone.